Letters to the editor

Thank you, Black Mountain

Thanksgiving is the season for giving thanks, and this year the wonderful citizens of Black Mountain are at the top my list.

My twin sister and I were vacationing in Ridgecrest. We decided to go shopping in Black Mountain. We found a parking place across from the Doncaster store.

My sister exited my car first and when I looked for her, she was nowhere in sight. I found her directly behind my car. She was face down on the concrete with her beautiful white coat red with blood. A nurse, getting her nails done across the street, saw her fall and was the first to respond. Directly behind her was a medical doctor.

Within minutes many of you came to our aid including two medical doctors and three nurses. Some took off their coats and wrapped them around her. Others found her glasses and the lens which had fallen out. Someone saw me looking for her and called 911. Never have I experienced such love and compassion. Thank you, dear people of Black Mountain. We sing your praises wherever we go.

My twin sister has fully recovered and has a new hairdo to cover the scar on her forehead.

Dorothy Preston

Raleigh -

Friends of the Library Benefit and Book Sale recap

We had a great turnout at both and made a little over $2,100 from the benefit, new memberships, and book sales. We want to extend a special thank you to Phil and Jackie, the owners of Phil's, who provided wonderful food and a terrific atmosphere. Also to everyone that volunteered. The proceeds that FOBML generates through membership dues, donations, book sales, and benefits are used to purchase periodicals, additional children/adult books and cover other expenses that are not included or fully funded in their budget. We appreciate everyone's support!

Lori Turley

Black Mountain -

Howl-O-Ween Parade was success

Dear Editor:

This year's annual Black Mountain Howl-O-Ween Parade, sponsored by Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique in honor of previous owner Sandi Rector, was a huge success this year! Lots of people and pets showed up in the most creative costumes yet. As a judge, it gets more difficult every year to decide the winners (we want everyone to win)! I also want to thank them for allowing the animal groups to come be a part of the festivities and for collecting food and bedding for needy animals.

Folks from Full Moon Farm, Brother Wolf, and ChainFree Asheville were there representing their organizations and spreading awareness. I, and ChainFree Asheville, would like to especially thank Dawn Wilson Realty for sponsoring the Cozy Canine Project that provides warm bedding for needy animals in winter months. Can't wait until next year!

Marilyn Walker

Black Mountain -

Frustrated with our country

Dear Editor:

I've started this letter four times. I finally decided to write it and see if the paper would publish it.

I'm really frustrated with the way our country is going. It is out of control and Washington is really out of control. The so-called leaders in Washington live on another planet. They have no concern for the common man.

If we don't wake up and get control of the national debt, we are going to lose the best country in the world.

The person in the White House is on a mission to transform this country. He's going to gut the military and bankrupt the United States.

Washington goes from one trauma to another. The man in the White House never knows anything going on and no one is held responsible for their actions. Lying is accepted as being alright and no one ever calls it like it is.

I'm really fearful for my country and resent anyone trying to destroy it.

Everything being done in Washington is being done on purpose because someone is out to destroy this country.

Our freedoms, our privacy, our beliefs, and our way of life is at stake.

Lois E. Murphy

Black Mountain -

We are stronger...

Dear Editor:

I wanted to thank the Town of Black Mountain, its businesses, restaurants, and especially its people, for the support they offered to Whitney Madden from Source for Well Being.

Source hosted a fundraiser at The White Horse in Black Mountain on Thursday, October 10. The event was a complete success! In these tough economic times, and during a period of division within our political entities, it was refreshing and exemplary, to have such complete and total support from The Town of Black Mountain for one of their own.

The event showcased musicians, artists, and restaurants, all who gave freely of their talents, to celebrate a member of the neighborhood who clearly means so much to the community at large. It was like the story of "Stone Soup" where each donated what they had, in order to make the collective better off. That level of kinship should be shared and celebrated at every opportunity. Not only did folks attend and donate money, but the gratitude of the Town for the event itself was palpable.

I hope that communities in our state watched the example of Black Mountain and understand that together we are stronger than any divisions that attempt to divide us.

John Van Arnam

Asheville -

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Letters to the editor

Thanksgiving is the season for giving thanks, and this year the wonderful citizens of Black Mountain are at the top my list.